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I was recently offered a budget for my TV Series contingent upon getting a completion bond. The bond is 2% of the budget. Does anyone have any experience with this and if so is it a good offer to take?
Yes and yes. Congrats!
I would love for someone to explain what a bond is and how it works. I will be looking for financing for an Action-Romance myself.
Hello Maxwell Moore Coincidentally I just wrote a post about the Completion Bond for my website. You can find the answer to your question there. In brief, a Completion Bond is an assurance by the bond...
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Great article Jack thank you
Fun to read and a great way to catch up on what's going on in cinema. :-)
Happy New Year, Amanda Toney! Most of these movies are on my watch list. My top theater release this year is Smile 2.
Wow! That's a lot of cinema time!
Great post by our friends at EP (Entertainment Partners) detailing 50 Film Finance Terms Every Filmmaker Should Know. Valuable information and clarifications. Understanding the language and mechanics of film financing is a fundamental asset in moving your production forward.
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Great share, Jack Binder! I'm not involved in the financing side of the industry, but knowing these terms could come in handy. I bookmarked the post. Thanks for sharing it!
My pleasure Maurice Vaughan - glad it was helpful. Good information for sure!
Very helpful for the early stage indie filmmaker. So many try to launch a film or a career with little knowledge of these terms and details.
Glad to hear this is helpful Alan Brewer. Thank you. Yes there is much needed to be learned in filmmaking. It's constantly changing and updating one's knowledge and experience is extremely important....
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So important to know the fundamentals of anything you pursue. Thanks for thsi great share, Jack Binder. So many want it to just happen but knowledge and startegy are what create sucess. Thankfull that...
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Completed Screenplay and Proof of Concept Video, seeking investors, any advice?
"Ronnie The War Bot" Screenplay by Austin Jones.In a shattered, war-torn future, Ronnie—a rusted, obsolete war machine—unexpectedly malfunctions and activates an unusual "pacifism mode." Once designed to destroy, he now...
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Happy Holidays, Austin Oneal Jones! Did you see this blog? www.stage32.com/blog/influencers-vs-investors-the-future-of-film-funding......
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That's a great share, Maurice Vaughan. I also suggest checking out Michelle Alexandria's webinar on raising initial funds for a feature film - she's an amazing resource and wealth of knowledge - here'...
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This project focuses on mental health, personal relationships, and emotional healing through engaging storytelling. By exploring complex dynamics and different perspectives, we hope to help audiences connect with challenges they may not usually face and reflect on their own experiences. The goal is...
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I’m currently looking for recommendations for an experienced campaign manager to assist with a crowdfunding campaign and overall project coordination for my upcoming animated short film, “The Timid Bunny?”.
The role involves strategizing and executing a successful crowdfunding campaign. Ideally, I’m...
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The Czech Republic has announced changes to its production incentives for film and television production. Effective January 1, 2025 the refundable tax credit will increase to 25% from 20%.
Additionally documentary features will be eligible in 2025 and doc series in 2026.
More details, links to artic...
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This is great news and news that we are seeing all over the place. I was in London last week at Focus representing Stage 32 Certification and the international production industry is at the beginning...
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Bravo Sam! Great to hear news from the front!
Agreed, Sam Sokolow. News breaking every day on this front.
Great to see people, orgs, and countries working to bring about more creativity.
Agreed, Pamela Jaye Smith
Hi, Gang!
In the past, I've been the first to wave a warning flag when producers and scam artists have messaged users on this site offering to set movies up with cryptocurrency as a vehicle for financing.
Today, a producer of mine named Lucinda Bruce is promoting a science-fiction film I wrote called...
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Hey Tennyson Stead -- I'm a big fan of Film.io! I've been on their platform since the pre-launch in 2022. Just reviewed and staked your project - it looks amazing! And your GoScore is rising fast! My...
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Congratulations on your progress, William - and thank you for the stake! Are you a fighter yourself? I've been out of practice since the brain injury, but I've trained in JKD and the smorgasbord that comes with it.
Congrats on your success! Can you explain what stakes are and what they do? I could'nt figure it out from reading the website
Hey all - just a reminder that I'm moderating an exclusive FREE virtual summit here in Satge 32 in 2 days where top producers, film and television production executives, and film commissioners converge to discuss the state of film & TV production and how you can take advantage of the current landsca...
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Looking forward to this Sam Sokolow!
We revelled in the conversation about global production today. Hope you found it worthwhile, Jack.
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Further to @RB's insta post today...data. #followtheleader
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